Software Deals

The 20-something serial entrepreneur was ready to build something new after growing his fourth company. He tried to sell on a marketplace, but ended up finding the right buyer by reaching out directly.

Supply chain software Siena Analytics was an early adopter with AI years ago. But being first can come with challenges. These co-founders overcame them — and attracted a buyer.

Augmented Pixels disrupted the outdated mapping industry. Its founder, who wasn’t in the market to sell, was wooed by client Qualcomm due to “good timing and terms.”

Software company Comalatech grew to $10 million in annual revenue — but the founder says that’s not the only reason a buyer approached.

Ryan Dewhurst started building WPScan as a free WordPress security tool. Then he and his co-founders added paid features that caught the eye of WordPress parent Automattic.

Boston-based software engineer Matt Sly turned a childhood memory into a letter-writing app. Here’s how his side project eventually sold for millions.